Strategic Finance Controller — Education Sector

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business, based in Cape Town, seeks a Financial Controller to run accounting and financial activities. You will ensure accurate records, proper student billing, timely invoices, and reliable information for decision-making.

You will collaborate with the Finance team, Head of Finance, and leadership to strengthen financial governance. The role involves month-end close, asset management, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with tax laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the education sector.
• Experience with Sage/Pastel and Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong analytical and ledger management capabilities.
• Ability to lead a finance team and coordinate with departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end closing processes and financial reporting.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank and loan accounts.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register with complete records.
• Prepare journals, accruals, provisions, and reclassifications.
• Ensure revenue recognition complies with policies and assist with revenue reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
• Assist with annual financial statements and audit files.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes and monitor variances.
• Prepare and file VAT and other tax returns.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Articles completed or professional designation advantageous

Tools

Sage/Pastel

Salesforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business, based in Cape Town, seeks a Financial Controller to run accounting and financial activities. You will ensure accurate records, proper student billing, timely invoices, and reliable information for decision-making.

You will collaborate with the Finance team, Head of Finance, and leadership to strengthen financial governance. The role involves month-end close, asset management, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with tax laws.